Giant Pandas

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 14, 2016

Review

This paperback, Level 2 Reader, is a non-fiction title about the Giant Pandas. They are mammals, endangered and although they are similar to bears there are many differences. Photographs on each page correspond to the text and keep the focal point on Giant Pandas. They are enhanced by small photos of other animals in small bubbles that relate to the page's comparisons such as the sound Giant Pandas make, the differences compared to bears and a listing of other mammals. This series features new vocabulary in bubbles with the pronunciations. Various words are bold within the text and are found defined in the glossary in the back matter. For emerging readers, the layout is supportive with an uncluttered layout, large font and clear photographs. An index is located in the back. The images are credited, but there is no source material in the back. Useful for first and second grade readers who are interested in animals.

Overall Book Score: good